City of Columbia, Missouri

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Council Chamber

Columbia City Hall

701 E. Broadway

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Regular

I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.

on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the roll was taken with the following results:

Council Member DON WATERMAN, Council Member BETSY PETERS, Mayor

BARBARA BUFFALOE, Council Member LISA E.A. MEYER, Council Member ROY

LOVELADY, and Council Member NICK FOSTER were present. City Manager De’Carlon

Seewood, City Counselor Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Sheela Amin, and various

Department Heads and staff members were also present.

The minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2024 were approved unanimously by voice

vote on a motion by Mayor Buffaloe and a second by Council Member Lovelady.

The minutes of the special meeting of April 11, 2024 were approved unanimously by voice

vote on a motion by Mayor Buffaloe and a second by Council Member Peters.

The agenda, including the consent agenda, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a

motion by Mayor Buffaloe and a second by Council Member Foster.

II. SPECIAL ITEMS

SI5-24

Recognition of the U.S.S. Columbia Crew.

Anne Moore, Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia, introduced the

crew members in attendance as Commanding Officer, Commander Brad Foster, Junior

Officer of the Year, Lieutenant Zach Rosen, Junior Sailor of the Year, Petty Officer First

Class Electronics Mate-Nuclear Billy Kilmer, and Missouri Native, Chief Petty Officer

Electronics Technician-Nuclear Matt Choiniere along with Lauren Foster who represented

the families of the submariners. Mayor Buffaloe thanked the crew members for visiting

one of their namesake cities and for their service, and she stated she hoped they enjoyed

their time here.

SI6-24

Resolution of Appreciation - Mike Griggs, Deputy City Manager.

Mayor Buffaloe asked the recently retired Deputy City Manager Mike Griggs to join her at

the podium and presented him with a resolution of appreciation signed by the City

Council. Former Deputy City Manager Mike Griggs made some comments.

III. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

BC4-24

Board and Commission Applicants.

Upon receiving the majority vote of the Council, the following individuals were appointed to

the following Boards and Commissions.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Crew, Jefferson, 3902 Foxcreek Way, Ward 5, Term to expire May 1, 2029

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Bentley, Clyde, 1863 Cliff Drive, Ward 6, Term to expire May 1, 2027

Smith, Scott, 1115 W. Broadway, Unit B, Ward 1, Term to expire May 1, 2027

MAYOR’S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTH

Nguyen, Michael, 713 Huntridge Drive, Ward 6, Term to expire November 30, 2026

Mayor Buffaloe suggested they delay making appointments and continue accepting

applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission since the terms of those currently

serving did not end until May 31, 2024, and asked if there were any objections. No one

objected.

IV. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT

SPC21-24

Peter Schneeberger, Columbia Renewable Energy Coalition - Importance

of Energy Transition.

Peter Schneeberger withdrew his request to speak.

Sutu Forte - Columbia's 6th Annual Wild Nature Day.

Sutu Forte provided a handout and spoke.

SPC22-24

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS

PH10-24

Proposed construction of roadway, intersection, sidewalk, and bridge

improvements along Forum Boulevard between Chapel Hill Road and

Woodrail Avenue.

The public hearing was read by the City Clerk.

Public Works Director Shane Creech and Ben Ross,

a consultant with Engineering

Surveys and Services, provided a report, and both responded to Council questions and

comments.

Mayor Buffaloe opened the public hearing.

James Dean Abrams, Vice President and part owner and operator of Wilson’s Fitness,

spoke.

Lawrence Simonson, a representative of Local Motion, spoke.

Matey Kanago, who resided at the corner of Katy Lane and Forum Boulevard, spoke.

Paul Kanago, 1701 Katy Lane, spoke.

Wendy Seaberg, who resided near the intersection of Katy Lane and Limerick Lane,

spoke.

Steven Faber, 3004 Woodbine Drive, provided a handout and spoke.

Peggy Canoy, 3005 Woodkirk Drive within Woodrail Homeowners Association No. 4,

spoke.

Erin Stevens, part owner of the Georgetown Condominium Association, spoke.

Lisa Varley, a resident of Katy Place Apartments, spoke.

Riley Cole, 603 Glenstone Drive, spoke.

Mark Haim, 1402 Richardson Street,

spoke.

representative of Mid-Missouri Peaceworks,

Patrick Ryan, a dentist with offices at 1601 Chapel Hill Road, spoke.

George Gibb, a retired dentist and part owner of an affected property, spoke.

Chimene Schwach, Director of Advocacy, Development and Outreach for Services for

Independent Living, spoke.

Adrienne Luther Johnson, 911 Maupin Road, spoke.

Greg Stevens, a dentist within an impacted property, spoke.

Caleb Murray, a dentist with Georgetown Dental, spoke.

Josh Parshall, a Fourth Ward resident, spoke.

Becky Reed, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

Elke Boyd, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

Larry Skaer, 3107 Woodbine Drive, Vice President of the Woodrail Homeowners

Association No. 4, spoke.

Carolyn Amparan, a representative of the Sierra Club Mid-Missouri Group, spoke.

Nate Smith, a First Ward resident representing Tryathletics at 1605 Chapel Hill Road,

spoke.

Valerie Carroll, a First Ward resident, spoke.

Kathy Meagher, a First Ward resident and a member of the Public Transit Advisory

Commission, spoke.

Dave Nichols, Co-Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee, spoke.

Barbie Skinner, a Fourth Ward resident, spoke.

David Mehr, 714 Ingleside Drive, spoke.

Matt Wright, a First Ward resident, spoke.

Eugene Elkin spoke.

Annette Triplett, 114 Aldeah Avenue, spoke.

Kevan Whitsitt, 2716 Forum Boulevard, spoke.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

There being no further comment, Mayor Buffaloe closed the public hearing.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

Mayor Buffaloe made a motion to authorize staff to proceed with the construction

of the Forum Boulevard improvements. The motion was seconded by Council

Member Foster and approved unanimously voice vote.

VI. OLD BUSINESS

B68-24

Approving the Final Plat of “Brushwood Lake, Plat No. 1” located on the

north and south sides of Brushwood Lake Road and west of Scott

Boulevard; authorizing a performance contract (Case No. 60-2024).

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Community Development Director Tim Teddy provided a staff report, and responded to

Council questions and comments.

Julie Ryan, a Fifth Ward resident and a representative of the COMO Safe Water Coalition,

spoke.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

B68-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY,

FOSTER. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:

B72-24

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement for professional engineering

services with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the McBaine Water Treatment

Plant Upgrade - Phase 1 project.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report, and he and Engineering Supervisor

Shawn Carrico responded to Council questions.

Julie Ryan, a Fifth Ward resident and a representative of the COMO Safe Water Coalition,

spoke.

Maria Oropallo, a Fourth Ward resident, spoke.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

B72-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY,

FOSTER. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:

B73-24

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement for professional engineering

services with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design upgrades to the West Ash

Pump Station.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report.

Julie Ryan, a Fifth Ward resident and a representative of the COMO Safe Water Coalition,

spoke.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

B73-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY,

FOSTER. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:

B79-24

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget for second quarter appropriation of

funds.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Finance Director Matthew Lue provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions

and comments.

Mayor Buffaloe made a motion to amend B79-24 per the amendment sheet. The

motion was seconded by Council Member Foster and approved unanimously by

voice vote.

B79-24, as amended, was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote

recorded as follows: VOTING YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER,

LOVELADY, FOSTER. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions were read by the City

Clerk.

B65-24

B66-24

B67-24

Granting the issuance of a conditional use permit to TKG Storage Mart

Partners Portfolio, LLC to allow a “self-service storage facility” use

exceeding fourteen (14) feet in height on property located at 3412 I-70

Drive Southeast in an M-C (Mixed-use Corridor) zoning district; approving

a waiver of certain conditional use standards relating to self-service

storage facilities; providing a severability clause (Case No. 31-2024).

Amending Ordinance No. 020013, as amended by Ordinance Nos.

021255 and 025319, establishing permitted uses and allowable on-site

signage set forth in the statement of intent for the Crosscreek Center

Planned Development located on the east side of Cinnamon Hill Lane and

west of Maguire Boulevard (1407 Cinnamon Hill Lane) (Case No.

91-2024).

Approving the “Fresh Karma” PD Plan, an amendment to the Lot 108A of

Crosscreek Center Plat 1-A PD Plan, located on the west side of

Cinnamon Hill Lane and east of U.S. Highway 63 (1407 Cinnamon Hill

Lane) (Case No. 91-2024).

B69-24

B70-24

Approving the Final Plat of “Gordon Farms Plat 1” located on the east and

west sides of Fairview Road and north of Worley Street; authorizing a

performance contract (Case No. 92-2024).

Amending Chapter 29 of the City Code relating to certain accessory

dwelling unit standards in R-1 (One-family Dwelling), R-2 (Two-family

Dwelling), and R-MF (Multiple-family Dwelling) zoning districts (Case No.

110-2024).

B71-24

Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code relating to the composition and

meetings of the Finance Advisory and Audit Committee.

B74-24

B75-24

Authorizing an agreement with Boone Stephens Solar I, LLC and

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. for generator

interconnection of the Boone Stephens solar facilities with the Bolstad

Substation.

Authorizing a grant of easement for electric transmission line purposes to

Boone Stephens Solar I, LLC for the construction of a transmission line

across City-owned property to connect to the Bolstad Substation; directing

the City Clerk to have the conveyance recorded.

B76-24

B77-24

B78-24

Accepting a conveyance for water utility purposes; accepting Stormwater

Management/BMP Facilities Covenants; directing the City Clerk to record

the conveyances.

Authorizing a CDBG grant agreement with the Housing Authority of the City

of Columbia for renovations to the J.W. Blind Boone Community Center

building.

Authorizing a memorandum of agreement with the Missouri Department of

Agriculture for the development of agriculture facilities at the Northeast

Regional Park to support the Boone County Fair; amending the FY 2024

Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

B80-24

B81-24

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by adding a position in the Fire

Department; amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget Appendix - Authorized

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position identification summary; amending the

FY 2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by adding positions in the Housing

and Neighborhood Services Department; amending the FY 2024 Annual

Budget Appendix - Authorized Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position

identification summary; amending the FY 2024 Classification and Pay Plan

to add a classification; amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by

appropriating funds.

R77-24

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of improvements for the

redesign of the former Automated Flight Service Station building at the

Columbia Regional Airport to be used for airport administration offices, car

rental space, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offices.

R78-24

R79-24

R80-24

R81-24

R82-24

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of improvements to the

exterior of the John William “Blind” Boone Home.

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of a multi-use indoor facility

and 52-car parking lot at Clary-Shy Community Park.

Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of a sidewalk along the

north side of St. Charles Road, between Clark Lane and Demaret Drive.

Setting a public hearing: consider a proposed second amendment to the

2022 Sidewalk Master Plan.

Authorizing a funding agreement with IN2ACTION for the renovation of a

group home for people with substance abuse disorders; approving and

authorizing the execution of certain documents; directing the City Clerk to

record a deed of trust.

R83-24

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement for professional engineering

services with RRT Engineering, LLC for evaluation of the City’s recycling

and waste diversion program.

R84-24

R85-24

R86-24

Authorizing a term and supply contract with C&C Sales, Inc. for

maintenance of certain City HVAC systems.

Authorizing a special event operations agreement with Columbia Art

League for the 2024 Art in the Park event.

Approving the Preliminary Plat of “Vandiver Commercial” located on the

north side of Vandiver Drive and the east and west sides of Allen Lane

(Case No. 67-2024).

R87-24

Authorizing a third extension of the temporary closure of a portion of the

parking lane on the south side of Broadway between Tenth Street and Hitt

Street, portions of the parking lane and sidewalk along the east side of

Tenth Street between Broadway and Cherry Street, and a portion of the

alley behind property located at 1000 E. Broadway and east of Tenth

Street to facilitate the construction of a new building located at 1000 E.

Broadway.

The bills were given third reading and the resolutions read by the City Clerk with the vote

recorded as follows: VOTING YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER,

LOVELADY, FOSTER. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions

declared adopted, reading as follows:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

R88-24

Authorizing the temporary closures of portions of sidewalk on the north side

of Broadway between Ninth Street and Tenth Street, and the east side of

Ninth Street between Broadway and Walnut Street, to facilitate exterior

repairs to the Commerce Bank building.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Public Works Director Shane Creech provided a staff report, and responded to Council

questions.

R88-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows: VOTING

YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER. VOTING

NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

R89-24

Calling a special election to be held in Ward 1 of the City of Columbia on

August 6, 2024, to elect a council member to fill the remainder of an

unexpired term; establishing a filing period.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

City Counselor Nancy Thompson provided a staff report, and she and City Clerk Sheela

Amin responded to Council questions and comments.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

R89-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows: VOTING

YES: WATERMAN, PETERS, BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER. VOTING

NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

IX. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

The following bills were introduced by the Mayor unless otherwise indicated, and all were

given first reading.

B82-24

Rezoning property located on the north side of Texas Avenue (107 E.

Texas Avenue) from District M-OF (Mixed-use Office) to District PD

(Planned Development); approving a major amendment to the PD

Development Plan for “Phoenix House” located between Leslie Lane and

Texas Avenue (90 E. Leslie Lane); approving a revised statement of intent

(Case No. 105-2024).

B83-24

Approving the Final Plat of “H.E. Johnson Subdivision Plat 2” located

between Leslie Lane and Texas Avenue (90 E. Leslie Lane and 107 E.

Texas Avenue) (Case No. 103-2024).

B84-24

B85-24

Vacating a utility easement on Lot 2 within H.E. Johnson Subdivision

located north of Texas Avenue (Case No. 104-2024).

Approving the Final Plat of “Kelly’s Addition Plat 1-A” located on the west

side of College Avenue and the east side of St. Joseph Street; authorizing

a performance contract (Case No. 106-2024).

B86-24

Approving the Final Plat of “Chalet Subdivision, Plat No. 2-A” located on

the southwest corner of Grindstone Parkway and Nifong Boulevard (3412

Grindstone Parkway); authorizing a performance contract (Case. No.

108-2024).

B87-24

B88-24

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds for repairs to

City’s Columbia Terminal Railroad (COLT) locomotives.

Authorizing construction of improvements for the redesign of the former

Automated Flight Service Station building at the Columbia Regional Airport

to be used for airport administration offices, car rental space, and

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offices; calling for bids

through the Purchasing Division.

B89-24

B90-24

Authorizing construction of improvements to the exterior of the John William

“Blind” Boone Home; calling for bids through the Purchasing Division.

Authorizing construction of a multi-use facility and 52-car parking lot at

Clary-Shy Community Park; calling for bids through the Purchasing

Division; amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

B91-24

Authorizing a real estate contract with the Harry-Phyllis Wulff Trust for the

purchase of property located at 605 Rockhill Road to provide for the

expansion of Clyde Wilson Memorial Park.

B92-24

B93-24

Authorizing an agreement with Columbia Public School District No. 93 for

academic enrichment services.

Authorizing a subgrantee agreement with The Curators of the University of

Missouri, on behalf of University Extension, to assist with data collection,

focus group facilitation, and data analysis related to a community food

system assessment.

B94-24

B95-24

Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services for HIV case management program

services.

Accepting the 2024-2025 STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

subaward grants from the Missouri Department of Public Safety;

authorizing execution of the subaward grants and certified assurances.

X. REPORTS

REP32-24

American Rescue Plan Act - Funds for Energy Efficiency Grants to

Homeowners.

Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Becky Thompson provided a staff report,

and responded to Council questions and comments.

Mayor Buffaloe asked if there was any objection to staff moving forward as suggested,

and no one objected.

REP33-24

REP34-24

REP35-24

Update on Strategic Plan New Decision Items.

Assistant City Manager Carol Rhodes provided a staff report.

Monthly Finance Report.

Finance Director Matthew Lue provided a staff report.

Amendment to the FY 2024 Annual Budget - Intra-Departmental Transfer of

Funds.

Mayor Buffaloe understood this had been provided for informational purposes.

XI. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, COUNCIL AND STAFF

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke about the lack of communication within

the City and provided a few examples to include one involving her.

Eugene Elkin, 3406 Range Line Street, spoke regarding homeless shelters, the Forum

Boulevard roadway improvements, and water issues.

The Council and staff discussed various topics to include appreciation for the volunteers

picking up trash throughout the community, the plans for Stop Day in the East Campus

area to keep everyone safe, the need for asphalt standards to assist with roadway noise

as would be used on Forum Boulevard, the approval of another ARPA project, i.e., funding

for In2Action, which meant there were only four projects left to come to Council, the fact a

proclamation was issued for Missouri Black Maternal Health Summit Days for today and

tomorrow in recognition of doulas and midwives who served the black community to

address the disparities of maternal health and infant mortality, the positive movement with

regard to hiring police officers, the fact those currently within the Police Department were

doing a lot of extra work, the need to address the root causes of violence in the

community, the fact they had approved amendments to the zoning code regarding

accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the hope of connecting to the Boone Stephens Solar

project for locally generated renewable energy, the terms for the two new members of the

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee, and Mayor Buffaloe being one of eight mayors

invited to Switzerland by the Swiss Embassy to learn about some best practices along

with the fact the City was not paying for that trip.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:24 p.m.